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Buffalo Courier from September 7, 1901, the day President McKinley was shot while at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. There are articles about the assassination attempt, McKinley’s status, and the arrest of Leon F. Czolgosz.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1901-09-07
The Winsted Evening Citizen includes the details of President McKinley’s state funeral in the Rotunda of the Capitol. It also gives an account of the funeral train, the arraignment of Leon Czolgosz, and how Theodore Roosevelt has asked McKinley’s secretaries to remain in office through 1904.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1901-09-18
Articles focus on the aftermath of President McKinley being shot by Leon F. Czolgosz. Relevant articles include an account of Ida McKinley seeing her husband for the first time after the shooting, status updates by George B. Cortelyou, medical commentary by surgeons, and an explanation that “Emma Goldman’s Teachings” led the would-be assassin to commit the crime.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1901-09-07
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt was pleased with Mrs. L. Warren’s letter, and she suggests that the baby be named Ida after Ida Saxton McKinley, President McKinley’s wife.
1901-08-26
Richard Robert Wright asks George B. Cortelyou to confirm Wright’s memory of a meeting at Senator Hanna’s home. William McKinley was very kind to Wright and introduced him to all the ladies at the home. Wright believes it is important to make McKinley’s kindness known as people have been doubting his friendliness towards African Americans in light of President Roosevelt’s dinner with Booker T. Washington.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-04
Description of the Clyde, New York, memorial service held for William McKinley, including the text of the speeches delivered by Judge Charles Terry Saxton and Reverend John E. Rhodes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-26
The Lucas County Ohio Republican Central Committee passed resolutions praising the late William McKinley and expressing confidence in President Roosevelt. They call for laws outlawing anarchism and anarchists.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-23
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt requests that her congratulations be given to Ida Saxton McKinley regarding the good report on President McKinley’s condition. She asks Vice President Roosevelt if she should travel to Buffalo, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-08